C2: Critical Conversations that Lie at the Heart of Health Justice

Gun violence poses profound threats to the health of children, women, mothers, and communities across the United States. In 2020 firearms became the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and below. Additionally, women in the United States who are pregnant or have recently given birth are more likely to die from murder than from obstetric causes. 68% of these homicides involved firearms. Mi...

Individuals experiencing homelessness face worsened health outcomes in addition to social ostracization, lack of safety, and limited access to resources. Dr. Aura Obando, pediatrician and Family Team Medical Director at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, joins us to speak about her expertise and experience in caring for homeless families and youth. Tune in to our conversation as we explore a vari...

Individuals experiencing homelessness face worsened health outcomes in addition to social ostracization, lack of safety, and limited access to resources. Lianne O'Reilly joins us today to talk about her role as a Clinical Advocate for Women's Lunch Place, a women's day shelter in the heart of Boston. Tune in to our conversation as we discuss the importance of advocacy and activism in support of ho...

Welcome to season 2 of C2: Critical Conversations that Lie at the Heart of Health Justice! Host Emily Rose O'Neil introduces the second season on our podcast's one-year anniversary, which also falls on International Women's Day. We hope these episodes serve you in learning and carrying conversations around health justice issues with your peers, families, and communities. Thank you for joining our...

Today’s conversation is with Jessie Colbert, the Executive Director of MASS PPD Fund. I talk with Jessie about the intersection of mental and maternal health and we dig deep into topics like Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Find out more about the organization mentioned during this podcast here: Mass PPD Fund: https://massppdfund.org/ National MMH Hotline: 1-...

Merline Sylvain-Williams is a birth doula and owner and founder of Nurturing Babyhood N’ Beyond. She joins us to talk about the importance of doula care and its impact for birthing people and beyond. Find out more about the organization mentioned during this podcast here: Nurturing Babyhood N’ Beyond: https://nurturingbabyhoodnbeyond.com/ The production of this podcast was supported by Grant 6-T76...

Dr. Amelia Wesselink is a Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). She joins us to talk about the connection between climate change and reproductive health. Find out more about the organization mentioned during this podcast here: BUSPH Center for Climate and Health: https://sites.bu.edu/climateandhealth/ PPE special issue: https://onlin...

Nicole Huberfeld the Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights at BU School of Public Health and Professor of Law at BU School of Law joins us to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overrule Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). Find out more about the organization mentioned during this podcast her...

Food security continues to be a challenge for many households as the pandemic continues and inflation rates rise. Vivien Morris, Chairperson and Founder of Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition and Founder and Board Member of Boston Organization of Nutritionists and Dietitians of Color (BOND), joins us to talk about her work in the community focused lens on tackling food insecurity.  Find out m...

Catalina López-Ospina , the Vice President of Engagement at Project Bread joins us to talk about her work to increase food security for all, the current status of food insecurity in the U.S. and Massachusetts, and about causes and possible solutions. Find out more about the organization mentioned during this podcast here: Project Bread: www.projectbread.org/

Marisa Pizii, the Deputy Director of Programs and Policy at Collective Power for Reproductive Justice and Co-chair of the Board of Directors of the Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts, joins us to dig deeper into this critical moment on the attacks on abortion and reproductive rights and what it means to be an activist working in this space. Find out more about the organizations mentione...

Nicole Huberfeld the Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights at BU School of Public Health and Professor of Law at BU School of Law joins us to talk about the latest attacks on abortion rights and breaks down the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court hearing held in December.

Welcome to C2: Critical Conversations that Lie at the Heart of Health Justice! Host Eilisha Manandhar welcomes you and shares the purpose of this podcast. We hope these episodes serve you in learning and carrying conversations around health justice issues with your peers, families, and communities. Thank you for joining our community.